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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.82, 3,438.86 and 2,035.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.82, 3,438.86 and 2,035.35 is: 3,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.82 : 3,438.86 = 2,035.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.82/3,438.86 = 2,035.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.82x = 3,438.86 × 2,035.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.82x = 6,999,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,273.52/2,294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.03

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